RESPONSE OF CIVILIANS IN CRISIS SITUATION IN CONTEXT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Abstract

Public safety is one of the most fundamental needs of people. Preventive training of citizens in the field of self-rescuing should be undertaken. Nowadays human security is exposed to many threats, so the government must prepare solutions to provide for the safety of its citizens. It is important to prepare citizens to help each other. In times of crisis every minute counts, so the public must be prepared to help prevent danger. This article is a synthesis of the research into human behaviours in self-rescuing and the mechanisms that occur in the human psyche during catastrophes. This article shows how important the contribution of society in rescue actions is. These actions can minimize the number of victims in any crisis.